This is done by conducting enforcement operations, industry liaison, education and where necessary acting as escorts where required of overmass or over dimension loads. Officers have the power to enter and search heavy vehicles and premises associated with heavy vehicles. Authorised Officers also have powers to direct any person of any vehicle, if you are requested to assist an Authorised Officer you must comply with that request.

From 1 July 2017 a new road rule will be introduced to improve safety for our emergency and enforcement workers.

Transport Safety Service vehicles are covered by the new rule.

Motorists must slow down to a speed that would enable them to stop safely if necessary when approaching and passing enforcement, emergency or escort vehicles that are stationary or moving slowly (less than 10km/h), and have either:

red and blue flashing lights

magenta (purple) flashing lights

an alarm sounding

You must not exceed 40km/h when passing the vehicle and not increase your speed until a safe distance from the scene.